Conceptualised for environmental

charity Eden Project International, the

new destination will take the form of

a series of mussel-shaped pavilions

on the Morecambe seafront, featuring

a number of amenities and facilities

intended to enhance wellbeing.

The development is expected

to mirror the success of Eden

Cornwall, which – since its launch

in 2001 – has contributed £2bn

(US$2.5bn, €2.2bn) to the economy.

"We're aiming to reimagine what

a seaside destination can offer, with

a world-class tourist attraction that

is completely in tune with its natural

surroundings," said Dave Harland, chief

executive of Eden Project International.

"Morecambe is a beautiful location,

perfectly situated near the Lake District

and Yorkshire Dales. It’s so heartening to

be working with partners who share our

aspirations for the town and region."

Eden Project heads to north of England

Eden Project North will take the form

of several mussel-shaped pavilions

London-based architecture

fi rm Grimshaw have unveiled

renderings of Eden Project

North (EPN), a marine-centred

recreational complex and leisure

attraction in Morecambe, UK.

Joanna Lumley talks about her role in the project

A major new attraction for 'forgotten corner' of Scotland

p2 Genting sues over failed theme park project

US$1bn lawsuit fi led against Fox and Disney

p6 We run down who won what awards at IAAPA

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Gary Weiss, chair of

Dreamworld owner Ardent

Leisure, has announced

plans to expand the Australian

theme park, with the plans

aimed at boosting attendance

following a "challenging year".

Dreamworld has been

under intense scrutiny since a

2016 accident on its Thunder

River Rapids ride resulted in

the deaths of four people.

Speaking at the company's

annual general meeting, Weiss

said that 2018 had been

"another challenging year

for Ardent", adding, however,

Attractions people

With work well underway

to develop a Peter

Pan-themed literary

visitor attraction in Scotland,

its patron, Joanna Lumley,

has spoken to Attractions

Management about the

scheme and what it will

mean for a "forgotten

corner of Scotland".

Expected to draw around

250,000 visitors a year to

the Dumfries area of the

country, the historic Moat

Brae house – the inspiration

for writer JM Barrie's Peter

Pan – is undergoing a

major redevelopment to

transform it into a national

centre for children’s

literature and storytelling.

Lumley – who boasts an

acting career spanning nearly

Joanna Lumley aims to open up a 'world of stories' as patron of Peter Pan literary attraction in Scotland

Ardent chair Gary Weiss reveals plan to expand Australia's Dreamworld theme park

region have had a tough

time economically for many

years and a new international

visitor attraction will make a

valuable contribution to all

the regeneration work taking

place. It’s a very beautiful part

of Britain and once people

discover it they often return."

As the birthplace of Peter

Pan, the building and its

gardens have a significant

place in literary history.

For Lumley, though it’s

not just about the past,

but also the future.

"Moat Brae will give children

and young people access to

a whole new world of stories

and creativity," she said.

"Firing young imaginations is

enormously important. That’s

what Moat Brae is all about."

"We're excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for our theme parks business in Australia"

Lumley helped to raise millions for the redevelopment project

At the company’s AGM, Weiss

outlined plans for the land

surrounding the park to be developed

that the company was making

"good progress" across

many areas of its business.

For Dreamworld, he revealed

plans are in the works to

expand the Gold Coast

attraction, with new rides and

retail both on the cards.

"The board remains

committed to restoring

value for shareholders and

we're excited about the

opportunities that lie ahead

for our theme parks business

in Australia," he said.

The plans are in addition

to the expansion made to

the Torres Strait Islander

educational attraction,

Dreamworld Corroboree,

and the US$15m (€13.2m,

£11.7m) extension to

WhiteWater World, which

will incorporate pools,

waterfalls, beached areas,

function and events.

five decades, has thrown her

weight behind the plans as

the Moat Brae Trust’s patron.

"Moat Brae matters on

many levels," said Lumley.

"Dumfries and the wider

"Moat Brae will give children and young people access to a whole new

world of stories and creativity"

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Holovis gives Heather Blair the reins for launch of cinema division

Experiential design firm

Holovis is expanding

its portfolio, launching

a new company dedicated

to creating attractions for

the cinema market.

Called Extended Cinema,

the new business division

will apply Holovis' technology

design expertise to cinemas,

developing location-based

entertainment offerings, which

cinema-goers will be able to

use before, after and even

during a movie experience.

The new venture is being

headed up by Heather Blair

with support from Holovis

business development

manager Hayley Kenney.

Heather Blair (left) is heading up the new company

with support from Hayley Kenney (right)

"All our solutions are

scalable, self-sufficient in

operation and configured

for the exact needs of

the market," said Blair,

speaking about the launch.

"Our team allows us

to provide a full turnkey

solution, from media and

content creation through

to software configuration

and engineering design

and delivery. All of this

will be done in such a

way that the operator

can regularly layer new

content and customisable

variations while obtaining

real-time data analytics and

behavioural feedback."

"All our solutions are scalable, self-sufficient in operation and configured

for the exact needs of the market"

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Lumley backs major new attraction for 'forgotten corner' of ScotlandJoanna Lumley talks about

her role in the project

Eye in the skyFoster + Partners envision

London’s tallest skyscraper

US$1bn lawsuit filed against Fox and DisneyGenting sues over failed

theme park project

Major aquarium comes to ShanghaiShanghai Haichang Ocean

Park opens in China

IAAPA 2018: Award season Tech revolutions including

an augmented reality

Gruffalo Experience

Product innovation New products and technologies

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The Staten Island Zoo

in New York, US, has

reopened its aquarium

following a US$9.2m

(€8.2m, £7.2m) upgrade.

Included in the renovations,

four new floor-to-ceiling tanks

have been installed across a

3,642sq ft (338sq m) space,

replacing 15 smaller tanks

to create a more immersive

experience for visitors.

The newly-installed tanks

are organised into regions

of the biosphere – Tropical

Coral Reef; Pacific Kelp

Forest; Southeast Asian

New York's Staten Island Zoo reopens aquarium following US$9.2m renovation

"I strongly encourage everyone to come and see for themselves all of

the exciting new things happening"

The redeveloped

aquarium now offers a more

immersive experience

Freshwater Habitat, and

Atlantic/Caribbean Sea Life.

A new audio-visual system

has also been installed, with

the purpose to deliver the

zoo’s conservation message

to the general public.

The development, which

also included a long-planned

boiler replacement, was

financed by the Mayor's

Office, which allocated capital

funds to realise the project.

Steven Matteo, who was

involved in the financing process,

called the zoo one of the

New York borough's "cultural

jewels", with the new aquarium

experience enhancing that.

"I'm proud to have worked

with my colleagues to provide

unprecedented funding and

resources to help make this

transformation happen," he

said. "I strongly encourage

everyone to come and see it."

Attractions news

Steven Chilton Architects

(SCA) have unveiled the

first set of renderings for

their mesmerising Puzzle Ball

Theatre in Guangzhou, China.

The 2,000-seat conceptual

structure, which – if

constructed – would serve

as a venue for performances

by Belgian drama company

Dragone, is inspired by

Chinese puzzle balls.

These objects, which often

appeared in Victorian-era

cabinets of curiosities,

are made from a single

block of ivory and feature

intricate tracery and

imaginative motifs.

Unlike the original puzzle

balls, however, SCA’s

building features a facade of

spiralling vortices and uses

Steven Chilton Architects reveal mind-bending Puzzle Ball Theatre

that would allow them to

"capture the complexity

and differential porosity

that is a characteristic

of real puzzle balls".

Speaking on the design

process, Steve Chilton told

Attractions Management:

"The programme and budget

constraints required us

to develop optimisation

techniques that resulted in a

geometry and aesthetic that

surpassed our initial studies,

enabling us to achieve an

unconstrained repetition

of unit size and shape.

"It was interesting to

discover the discipline of

finding an approach that

used less unique elements

and actually produced more

interesting results."

The primary structure is inspired by real life puzzle balls

materials like tubular steel,

wood, aluminum, and glass-

reinforced concrete (GRC).

In a statement, SCA

said they wanted to

develop an approach

"We wanted to capture the complexity characteristic

of real puzzle balls"

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Foster + Partners envision London’s tallest skyscraper

Foster + Partners have

unveiled images for

the Tulip Tower, an

observatory and event

space intended to become

the City of London’s next

cultural attraction.

The 305-metre skyscraper,

which will stand alongside

the now iconic Gherkin

building, will be an offi ce-

free venue, providing

panoramic views of the city.

Developed by J. Hafra Group

as part of the City Corporation

of London’s Cultural Mile

public engagement initiative,

the complex will feature a

number of leisure amenities

and facilities, including

The futuristic addition to the London skyline could open in 2025

internal glass slides, gondola

pod rides, and a restaurant.

The site will also include

a rooftop garden, pocket

park, and sky bar.

Speaking on the Tulip

Tower, Norman Foster,

founder and principal at

Foster + Partners, said:

"Continuing the pioneering

design of 30 St Mary Axe,

the Tulip is in the spirit of

London as a progressive,

forward-thinking city.

"It offers signifi cant benefi ts

to Londoners and visitors

as a cultural and social

landmark with unmatched

educational resources for

future generations."

"It off ers significant benefits to Londoners and visitors as a cultural and social landmark"

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"It still needs more money," said

Ben Uchitelle, former chair of the Zoo-

Museum District's board of directors,

"but there ways to raise those funds".

Admission to the zoo is currently free,

but it is likely that the new facility would

charge an entry fee to make it profitable.

ZOOS

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St Louis Zoo reveals plans for US$80m expansion

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St Louis Zoo is planning to add

a US$80m (€70.6m, £62.4m)

expansion which would house a

new breeding facility as well as new

outdoor visitor experiences.

According to the zoo's president

and CEO Jeffrey Bonner, the breeding

facility is expected to open in 2021,

while the outdoor attractions are

likely to be added after that.

St Louis voters passed a motion

at the start of November to allocate

funding via a sales tax scheme.

The sales tax increase will raise

US$20m (€17.7m, £15.6m).

A new breeding facility is expected to open in 2021

THEME PARKS

Plans to open the world's

first Fox-branded theme

park have come to a

screeching halt, with resort

and casino operator Genting

Malaysia filing a US$1bn

(€883m, £784m) lawsuit

against both Twenty-First

Century Fox and Disney for

abandoning the project.

Fox seemingly emerged as a

competitor in the theme park

market in 2013, announcing

a licensing partnership to

develop the first Twentieth

Century Fox theme park.

Originally scheduled to

open in Malaysia in 2016 at

Resorts World Genting near

Kuala Lumpur, the park would

have featured major Fox IPs,

such as Ice Age, Alien and

Night at the Museum. Genting

says it's already invested

more than US$750m (€662m,

£587.8m) in the project.

The lawsuit from Genting

says that, with Disney's

help, Fox breached the 2013

contract to license its IPs for

the Fox World development.

According to Genting, Fox

deliberately delayed the

project to force a renegotiation

of the licensing contract.

Genting alleges that Disney

– which is currently in the

process of acquiring Fox – is

now "calling the shots", with

the company wanting to end

its association because a

gambling company doesn't

fit its family-friendly image.

Both Disney and Fox are yet

to comment on the lawsuit.

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It still needs more money but there are ways to

raise those fundsBen Uchitelle

The lawsuit from Genting says that, with Disney's help, Fox breached the 2013 contract to license its IPs

for the Fox World development

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Kingdom – as well as 4D cinemas, a

theatre, aquariums and a host of rides,

including what its developers have

boasted is the world's longest rapids ride.

Development and construction of the

park took fi ve years in total and ran to a

cost of US$795m (€696.6m, £617.9m).

GALLERIES

AQUARIUMS

London's National Gallery

has revealed plans to open

a series of pop-up "gallery

cafés" across Asia, mixing

famous pieces of art with a

food and beverage offer.

To be operated under its

Delicious Art brand, the outlets

will "celebrate the excellence

of high-quality food and drink

and the magnifi cence of the

gallery’s paintings", selling

fi ne wines, gins, chocolate

and other consumables.

The fi rst Delicious Art site

opened in Seoul, South Korea.

It features replica pieces

from artists including Degas,

Monet and Van Gogh, as well

as art-inspired produce and

National Gallery merchandise.

It will follow this up with the

launch of its fi rst pop-up store

in Guangzhou, China, that will

feature digital installations

and further replicas.

National Gallery Company

buying and licensing director

Judith Mather described

the move as the gallery's

response to today’s fast

fashion culture: "There's a

greater consumer demand

for art and heritage licensing

today, and I think it's because

consumers want a product

that has a heritage feel,"

she told Licensing.biz.

"The profi ts raised go

back to a much-loved

institution to maintain it

for future generations.

"The National Gallery and

Delicious Art introduces

consumers to the paintings."

National Gallery launches art cafés in Asia

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park opens in China

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A huge new water attraction

has opened in Shanghai, China,

incorporating elements of a theme

park, a zoo and an aquarium.

The Shanghai Haichang Ocean

Park covers a huge 297,000sq m

(3,196,881sq ft) area and is set

to rival Shanghai Disney Resort

as a top attraction in the Chinese

metropolis, as it expects to attract

5 to 6 million visitors annually.

Designed by Hollywood-based Legacy

Entertainment, the park has fi ve themed

areas – Merman Bay, Polar Town, Seabed

Area, Ocean Tribe and Ice and Snow

The gallery has opened a new café under the Delicious Art name

Development of the park took five years

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The Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

is set to rival Shanghai Disney Resort as a

top attraction in the Chinese metropolis

There is a greater consumer demand for art and heritage

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centre, food court, café, retail shops,

restaurants, and multiple laboratories.

"This is a museum that narrates the story

of the people of Qatar and shares this story

in an innovative, holistic, and immersive

way," said Sheikha Jassim Al Thani,

director of the National Museum of Qatar.

MUSEUMS

MUSEUMS

The Ullen Centre for

Contemporary Art (UCCA)

has opened a sandcastle-like

museum outside Beijing

on China's Gold Coast.

Located in the Aranya Gold

Coast Community on the shore

of the Bohai Sea, UCCA Dune

is the region's first major

contemporary art institution.

Designed by Li Hu and

Huang Wenjing of OPEN

Architecture, UCCA Dune

was created to evoke the

sensation of "children’s

tireless digging in the

sand". It is almost entirely

covered by windswept dunes

and features a network

of interconnected caves

which house 10 exhibition

galleries, a cafe, reception

area, and reading room.

Currently, the building

spans 930 sq m, but in 2019

it will expand to include a

tidal causeway. This unique

area – accessible only at

low tide – will link visitors

to a semi-submerged

"Sea Art Space".

In a statement, UCCA

director Philip Tinari said:

"UCCA is excited to move

beyond its flagship location

in Beijing with a permanent

presence in this stunning

building in a gorgeous natural

setting. We look forward to

working with great artists to

show their work in this new

context, and to offering our

members and visitors the

chance for an unforgettable

art experience by the sea."

Sandcastle-like Dune Museum opens in China

National Museum of Qatar on track for 2019 opening

We look forward to working with great artists to show their

work in this new contextPhilip Tinari

This is a museum that narrates the story of the people of Qatar

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The National Museum of Qatar –

expected to become one of the

princedom's most striking landmarks

– will open its doors in March 2019.

Designed by Pritzker award-winning

architect Jean Nouvel and constructed

by ASTAD Project Management, the new

40,000sq m building will be located

on Doha Bay and encircle the recently

refurbished old palace of Qatar’s founding

father, Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani.

The museum has been in development

since 2015 and will be shaped like

a desert rose. It's set to include

a 220-seat auditorium, research

The museum has been in the pipeline for three years

The museum is scheduled for a March launch

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funding streams, such as the Heritage

Lottery Fund, will also be pursued.

Work on the expansion is expected

to begin in 2020, if plans are accepted,

while no projected opening date

has as yet been made public.

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

ZOOS

Swiss architecture studio

Herzog & de Meuron have

unveiled plans to redesign

the Klein Titlis, a 50-year-old

mountaintop observatory

station in Switzerland.

The firm’s plan – dubbed

Titlis 3020 – will see the

current structure gain a new

antenna tower and expanded

gondola station in addition

to an underground tunnel

which will offer visitors a

close-up glimpse of the

glacier’s inner 'heart'.

Other amenities and

facilities will include an

information centre, bar, and

lobby as well as restaurants

and souvenir shops.

Suggesting that the present

building had been built to be

purely functional – without

"any architectural ambitions"

– Herzog & de Meuron

explained that their updated

rendition would "do justice to

the breathtaking landscape"

by imitating the ways in which

modern cities are designed.

"There is no city in

Switzerland without

landscape," they remarked,

"but neither is there any

landscape without urban life."

To bring their plans

to fruition, the team will

collaborate with a group of

local consultants, including

Architektur & Baumanagement

– who will serve as the

project’s executive architects

– and Schnetzer Puskas AG,

who will provide structural

engineering insights.

Mountaintop glacial observatory to get facelift

British zoo utilises war-time tunnels for £6m expansion

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Dudley Zoo in the UK is set to invest

£6m (US$7.7M, €6.8m) in an expansion

to include the utilisation a network of

war-time tunnels underneath the zoo.

Zoo bosses have drawn up plans that

would make the attraction "more than

a zoo" as visitors would be able to go

explore an underground limestone cavern,

seeing the mining history of the area.

Other details in the plans include the

renovation of the zoo's 1930s buildings, as

well as a new education centre being built

and the zoo entrance being refurbished.

The zoo will put some of its own

cash into the expansion, while other

The last phase of construction takes place in Q1 2019

Tunnels underneath Dudley will open to the public

There's a cavern and we want to take

people down to itDerek Grove

Our project on the Titlis belongs to a new generation of Alpine architecture

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Award season

O perators, individuals and

attractions were recognised for

excellence in November, with a

number of prestigious awards

handed out during the IAAPA Attractions

Expo in Orlando.

Applause AwardKicking off the week, during the

event's opening ceremony, Mexican

cultural theme park Xcaret picked

up the 2018 Applause Award.

The biannual award honours a park

whose management, operations and

creative accomplishments have inspired

the industry with foresight, originality

and sound business development.

Located in the Riviera Maya. the

Xcaret ecotourism development offers

more than 50 natural attractions,

such as snorkelling and cave

exploration, while also highlighting

Mexico's cultural heritage.

“With an original and creative

vision, Xcaret has created one of

the most unique and authentic park

destinations in the world," said

Andreas Andersen, chair of the

Applause Award Board of Governors.

"The park is balancing world-

class experiences, based on native

culture and natural attractions, with

sustainable operations and a strong

commitment to the local community."

Following the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida, we look at the big winners from this year's multiple award cermonies, each

recognising the very best the industry has to offer in different areas

With an original and creative vision, Xcaret has created one of the most unique and authentic park destinations in the world

Mexico's Xcaret combines

a theme park environment

with a nature attraction

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Service AwardsAlso during the opening ceremony,

Julio Vanegas, Jim Futrell, Bob Williams

and Al Weber Jr, were all honoured

with IAAPA's Service Award, which

recognises outstanding contributions

to the global attractions industry.

Vanegas, founder and general manager

of Carruseles S.A. in Bogotá, Colombia, was

recognised for his 25 years of service to

both IAAPA and the wider attractions industry.

Futrell, chief historian and director at

the National Amusement Park Historical

Association, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,

was presented with a Service Award in

recognition of his work to foster the spirit

of goodwill, professionalism, and higher

levels of performance within the industry.

The Meritorious Service Award

went to Williams, general manager of

Calaway Park in Calgary, Canada.

Finally, Al Weber Jr, who was set to

lead IAAPA as its chair in 2019 before

his death in 2016, was recognised as

a visionary in the global attractions

industry, being awarded the IAAPA Board

of Directors Special Service Award.

Brass Ring AwardsThe annual Brass Ring Awards were

also handed out at the expo, with

a number of companies recognised

for their achievements in excellence

across different parts of the industry.

At Hersheypark, The Enchanted

Journey was named the Most Creative

Christmas Show, while the best at

Halloween went to Hell's Grand Finale

at Ocean Park in Hong Kong.

SeaWorld San Diego picked up multiple

Brass Ring Awards, with the Sesame

Street Party Parade winning the Best

Atmosphere/Street Show Performance/Act

category; its Pet's Rule event was named

Most Creative Show Featuring Animals,

and Cirque Electrique was awarded the

title of Most Creative Sports/Stunt Show.

Individuals were also acknowledged

in the awards. Sabrina Marlene of

Busch Gardens in Williamsburg was

named Best Performer, while the

Spirit Award, which goes to the most

outstanding person working behind-the-

scenes to support an attraction went

to Europa Park's Ulrich Grawunder.

TEA Thea AwardsThe Themed Entertainment Association

(TEA) announced the winners of its

annual Thea awards during the IAAPA

show, with Dollywood taking home

the Thea Classic Award, while the

prestigious Buzz Price Thea Lifetime

Award went to Mark Woodbury, president

of Universal Creative and vice chair

of Universal Parks and Resorts.

The Bjarke Ingels-designed Lego

House in Billund, Denmark, picked

up the award for best Brand Centre,

while Universal's Volcano Bay was

named the best Water Theme Park.

At Six Flags Magic Mountain,

Justice League: Battle for Metropolis

was named best attraction, with

Fantawild in Xiamen, China,

chosen as best theme park.

The awards will be formally presented

in Anaheim, California, next April at the

25th annual TEA Thea Awards Gala,

taking place during the annual TEA

Summit conference, which devotes

much of its two days of sessions to

exploring the Thea Awards recipients.

Multiple awards were

handed out at this year's

IAAPA Attractions Expo

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Giudizio Universale

Marco Balich, a director of

more than 20 opening and

closing ceremonies for the

Olympic, Paralympic and

Winter Olympic Games,

has turned his creative mind towards the

world of attractions, creating a stunning

immersive experience allowing visitors to

step inside the works of Michelangelo.

Debuted in Rome, Italy, earlier this

year, Giudizio Universale: Michelangelo

and the Secrets of the Sistine Chapel

features an all star line up, with

voice acting headlined by Hollywood

actress Susan Sarandon and Italian

movie star Pierfrancesco Favino.

The musical score for the

dramatic piece was composed

by British rock star Sting.

Starting in the 16th century with

Michelangelo’s famous sculpture David,

viewers are taken back in time to the

quarries of Carrara on the hunt for the

With the backing of the Vatican, Marco Balich has produced an immersive experience based on the works of Michelangelo

perfect piece of marble, which was used

to carve the Renaissance masterpiece.

Continuing through his professional

life and work, the experience explores

the story behind Michelangelo’s famous

Sistine Chapel ceiling, which forms inside

the theatre in front of visitor’s eyes.

“With Giudizio Universale, we wanted

to create a completely new kind of show,

in which the genesis of a masterpiece

of universal art is narrated, by mixing

all the languages that the world of live

entertainment has today,” says Balich.

“And we do all this in the most rigorous

respect of the work of Michelangelo.”

Balich has a rich portfolio, with his

expertise in producing large-scale

events applauded worldwide. In

addition to his work on the Olympics,

he was artistic director of the Italian

Pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo. He

was recognised with an Emmy Award

for his work on the Olympics and has

Using the work of a lifetime to tell the story

of the Sistine Chapel was a huge responsibility

Marco Balich director

The experience explores the

story behind Michelangelo’s

famous Sistine Chapel ceiling

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received special acknowledgement

from the president of Italy, so with

such pedigree, it’s no surprise that the

Vatican agreed to support the project.

The city-state surrounded by Rome,

which is the home of the Pope and the

headquarters of the Roman Catholic

Church, donated high resolution

imagery of the Sistine Chapel at a

reduced rate to Balich, also offering

scientifi c and historical advice to

ensure Giudizio Universale’s accuracy.

“This project was born and has grown

thanks to the support and trust of the

Vatican Museums,” says Balich.

“To fulfi l this trust we wanted the

world’s greatest talents in the entertain-

ment industry that we were able to involve

thanks to the experience accumulated in

years of great ceremonies. Those events

taught us to inject into our creations the

two most important ingredients for a suc-

cessful show – emotion and authenticity.”

This project was born and has grown thanks to the support and trust of the Vatican Museums

The immersive theatre

experience takes visitors inside

the masterpieces of Michelangelo

Giudizio Universale has been made possible by a private investment of €9m

Giudizio Universale has been made

possible by a private investment of €9m

(US$10.4m). The immersive show takes

place inside Rome’s former symphony

hall – the Auditorium Conciliazione –

which sees Michelangelo’s work projected

across its walls, ceilings and stage, with

dancers and actors also featured to

tell the story. The show lasts an hour.

“Using the work of a lifetime to tell the

story of a world heritage site as signifi -

cant as the Sistine Chapel was a privilege

and a huge responsibility,” says Balich.

“We like to think that the spectators

who will come to see Giudizio Universale

can leave the auditorium inspired by a

renewed awareness: there is nothing

more exciting than the beauty of art.”

Insight

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An emerald splash in the Irish tropics

Center Parcs has unveiled

plans to open a new

waterpark destination at

its site in Longford, Ireland,

with the new attraction to

open its doors in Q3 2019.

Called Subtropical Swimming Paradise,

the waterpark will be the largest in

the country when it opens next year,

covering 3,500sq m (37,674sq ft).

Among its features, the attraction

will include a Tropical Cyclone water

slide, a family raft ride, a two-seater

slide reaching speeds of up to 45kmph

(28mph), and the Twister – a family

slide. The waterpark will also include

a family wave pool, wild water rapids,

children’s water play areas, whirlpools.

Amenities will include a private

family cabana, a café and a bar.

The attraction was revealed in a

team up with artists Jessica and

Center Parcs has unveiled its new waterpark destination, the signature attraction for its newest resort, opening in Ireland next year

There won't be a better place to spend those cold winter

days than in our Subtropical Swimming Paradise

Martin Dalby, Center Parcs CEO

Jessica and Faolán Farrell created a Lego

replica of the park for the unveiling

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Faolán Farrell, who built a model

version of the waterpark from

more than 55,000 Lego bricks.

"Center Parcs Longford Forest

will revolutionise the short-break

market for Irish families," said

Martin Dalby, Center Parcs CEO.

"There won't be a better place to

spend those cold winter days than in

our Subtropical Swimming Paradise.

"We're still on track to open next

summer, and we expect to release

earlier arrival dates in the new year."

The Emerald Isle's fi rst Center Parcs

resort was greenlit in July 2016, with the

under-development €230m (US$261m,

£205m) holiday attraction to have a

capacity of up to 2,500 guests and

will employ around 1,000 people.

Set in 395 acres (1.6sq km) of forest

land near the village of Ballymahon,

the new resort will also include a

spa, restaurants and shops. 470

lodges and 30 apartments will house

guests in the natural forest setting.

According to Center Parcs, the

economic value of the attraction will be

signifi cant for both County Longford and

the wider Midlands region of Ireland, with

an estimated €1bn (US$1.1bn, £891m)

being added to the national GDP over

the course of the next two decades.

Center Parcs Longford Forest will revolutionise the short-break market for Irish families

The Subtropical Swimming

Paradise waterpark will be the main

feature of the new holiday attraction

Center Parcs currently runs five holiday villages in the UK

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PROMOTION

Polin Waterparks is a 43 year

old waterpark company. We’re

part of the Polin group. At Polin,

we do design, manufacturing,

engineering and installation

of waterparks and water

play attractions. We’ve completed

more than 3,000 waterpark projects

in 105 countries worldwide and have

many patented signature rides.

You might be familiar with our King

Cobra, Magic Sphere, Space Shuttle and

Spheres, as well as our RTM waterslide

manufacturing technology, which has

marked many milestones in the industry.

Polin group serves as a one-point

solution provider. Our aim is to extend

our services to fully serve our clients

and help them to integrate different

entertainment channels. We want to be a

one stop destination point for our clients,

which is where our industry is heading.

To achieve this, we’ve established

multiple strategic divisions within Polin.

POLIN GAME TECHNOLOGIESThe PGT division is integrating technology,

interactivity and gaming into waterparks

and water play attractions. As of

March 2017, we’ve been a research

and development centre, where 54

leading engineers are working on new

technologies and projects. We focus on

high-quality design and innovation patents.

POLIN DESIGN STUDIOPolin Design Studio designs the most

sophisticated ride types, works with

the unique characteristics of each

project, maximises the site potential and

ensures the success of every project.

POLIN WAVE PARKSCreating ideal conditions for surfi ng

in a safe and controlled environment,

any time of the year, anywhere in the

Polin Waterparks has a range of products on off ers

across multiple divisions. The company explains

how it’s integrating new technologies into its off ering

Integrating technology into waterparks

Pushing the boundaries of

storytelling in waterslides,

every detail in the design of

the Stardust Waterslide supports

its mysterious story and delivers

guests on a daring journey. Using

a unique, streamlined geometry,

the expertly engineered waterslide

allows guests to impact their

journey throughout its ellipses and orbits. Guests’ weight and movement directly affect

their raft’s speed and course along the slide’s path, delivering endless alternatives as

they approach the drop section. The result is a journey so unexpected that, as guests

exit the ride, they will be consumed with an urgent desire to start the adventure a

new. The engineering accomplishment of this slide – delivering a “multipoint entrance”

to the drop section – is a signifi cant, ground-breaking accomplishment within the

waterslide-design industry. It’s also one more substantial example of Polin’s customer-

oriented, adaptable and effi cient understanding of design and engineering.

STARDUST

The Stardust

ride features a

multipoint entrance

to the drop section

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Just opened at Aqualand Frejus, France. Storm Racer incorporates

a variety of key features that set it apart from other waterslides

on offer: unique geometry, high capacity, a pioneering ride

confi guration and an exclusive, interactive “watersplash” feature

that ensures intense competition and blasts of adrenaline.

Storm Racer perfectly exemplifi es Polin Waterparks’ expertise in

engineering, R&D and technology integration into its signature rides.

As rafts shoot to the top of the slope, Polin Waterparks’ exclusive

watersplash sensors detect the exact high point reached by the raft. The

sensors are connected to a lighting system that displays results on a

score board to create a competitive element for riders. At each level, the

lighting system showcases another colour and, if the raft makes it to the

top, the Watersplash feature activates, and water splashes over the riders.

Winners can be determined based on each hour of the day, day of the week

or the entire season to ensure months of competition between teams.

world isn’t rocket science because of

Polin’s ground-breaking technologies,

innovative perspective and dedicated

team of experts. Polin Wave Parks can

generate waves that will ensure hours

of fun for guests. The installations

are engineered for durability, ease of

operation, maintenance, safety and

fun. Polin has perfected hundreds of

exclusive and successful projects all

around the world with that attitude.

POLIN AQUARIUMSThis division of Polin is entirely dedicated

to the design of aquariums, with all

projects we undertake in this area

including concepts, architecture and

design, construction, business plans,

procurement of the living creatures

and brand identity development.

Polin Aquariums aims to achieve

excellence, with its team of experienced

arch itects, engineers, biologists,

veterinarians and technical experts.

Debuted in 2016, Polin Aquariums’

initial projects are now developing

into full-fl edged installations.

The division allows the company to

serve up multifacted levels of expertise

that let clients integrate an entirely new

entertainment channel into their facilities.

Polin’s oversight includes every

imaginable detail of the installations,

such as concepts, business plans,

architecture, construction, procurement

of living creatures and brand identities

– all delivered by a team of experienced

architects, engineers, biologists,

veterinarians and technical experts.

STORM RACER

SPLASH BUCKET

Head to head competition in stunning

interactive splash challenge

Splash Bucket is a one-on-one interactive

splash game to see who has better

reactions. Players must tap the lit buttons

as fast as they can when lights appear

on the wall. If succesful, their competitor

is splashed by nozzles embedded

on the wall and also by water splash

at the end of the game.

HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES

Availability of single gaming module

and double gaming modules

Against the clock and score

collection game mode options

Ability for head-to-head battles

by playing simulatenously

In game variable levels of diffi culty

Water shooters embedded

on the modules

Sound effects available

‘Easy to Play’ and ‘Plug’n to Play’ features

Slim and unique design

Various colour combination options

Availability of different themed modules

www.polin.com.tr

The Storm Racer uses

watersplash sensors to

detect each raft’s high point,

so riders can compete and

try to beat the set high score

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PROMOTION

Clip ‘n Climb is not just the

leader in the fun climbing

market – it innovated

the concept. With 215

facilities worldwide, the

leisure supplier has set its

sights on world domination,

with a projected 1,000 facilities

due to be in operation by 2022.

The creation of a new industry sectorInvented in Christchurch, New Zealand

by John Targett and Tim Wethey, Clip

‘n Climb is the international market

leader of the fun climbing industry, with

215 energy-fi lled facilities worldwide.

Since the very fi rst centre opened

in New Zealand in 2005, Clip ‘n Climb

has revolutionised indoor climbing. Its

theme park meets climbing wall concept

has been thrilling and challenging

people of all ages, extending the

appeal of indoor climbing to a mass

audience and creating a new sector in

the leisure industry that by 2010 had

grown in popularity all over the world.

Testament to the company’s vision

and enduring success, in early 2017,

Clip ‘n Climb was completely acquired

by Entre-Prises – a s pecialist in climbing

solutions for more than 30 years.

Entre-Prises is also a subsidiary of ABEO,

a stock exchange listed French

group, that ranks among the

leading global players in the

sports and leisure sector.

The Clip ‘n Climb conceptClip ‘n Climb currently offers facility owners

and investors more than 40 colourful and

unique challenges designed to appeal to

everyone from four years old and upwards.

Challenges are created to stimulate

several senses simultaneously. Visual

impact is coupled with tactility –

incorporating soft, rough, cold, plastic

and even velcro features to create a

unique climbing experience. Whilst

all challenges are suitable for people

of all ages, Clip ‘n Climb has ranked

them from one to fi ve to help business

owners choose concepts based on

their specifi c audience demographic.

Outdoor facility owners can also benefi t

from the company’s concepts, with six

outdoor challenges now available.

Clip ‘n Climb’s brand is built around

the belief that ‘everybody can’ – from its

customers who can conquer its challenges

to its investors who can reap rewards from

a fun, strong business. Its brand values

are centred around being

fun, brave, free, optimistic,

physical and safe. These

values are the core of

the business.

Demonstrating

the fl exibility and

wide appeal of

the concept,

the company’s

market share

is currently split

between standalone

Founded in 2005 by John Targett and Tim Wethey, Clip ‘n Climb’s team are

experts in fun and climbing. Going from strength-to-strength, since its foundation,

the company is now planning to open 1,000 facilities worldwide by the end of 2022

a market leader conquering the highest peaks

Clip ‘n Climb

John Targett

(second right)

is co-founder

of Clip ‘n Climb

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Clip ‘n Climb centres (35 per cent) in

which the entire facility is dedicated to

the concept, and zones within retail and

leisure facilities (65 per cent), which

include trampoline parks, shopping

centres and amusement parks.

Entre-Prises has fi ve subsidiaries

worldwide taking care of Clip ‘n Climb in the

US, France, UK, New Zealand and China,

and it’s actively seeking new distributors.

The intention is for the business to increase

market share worldwide, having just joined

forces with international distributors

including RCI, ELI Play and SPI Global.

Leading the charge on industry innovationQuality and innovation is, and always

has been, central to the business

and it boasts a number of industry

fi rsts, which have set it apart from

the competition from the outset.

In 2008, John Targett co-invented the

Trublue auto-belay system, which allows all

participants to climb independently without

any previous experience. Also unique to

the company is its BelayMate auto belay

system which was engineered by Clip ‘n

Climb and guarantees complete safety.

An innovator since inception,

Clip ‘n Climb is not intending to rest

on its laurels any time soon. Today

it continues to trailblaze with the

adoption of new technologies that are

changing the face of the sector.

With augmented reality dominating

leisure experiences, in 2017 Clip ‘n Climb

partnered with Valo Climb to offer an

augmented climbing wall experience,

rivalled by no other. In early 2019, the

business is due to launch a new cutting-

edge software application and scoring

system that will allow people across the

world to compete with other Clip ‘n Climb

climbers – no matter their location.

Created to add a brand new dimension

to the experience, the concept is designed

to embrace the connectivity of the leisure

industry and how technology is increasingly

breaking down geographic barriers.

The path to world domination2018 has been a landmark year for

Clip ‘n Climb and it’s not over yet. To

date, the company has opened an

unprecedented 49 centres in 17 different

countries, staking a claim in fi ve new

territories – Portugal, Brazil, Poland,

Oman and Denmark. Add to this a further

44 ongoing projects opening very soon

and news that the company will unveil

its biggest Clip ‘n Climb to date in April

(located in Ipswich with a mammoth 32

challenges), it’s clear that business is

following a serious upward trajectory.

Clip ‘n Climb is expected to far exceed

its ambitions to operate 1,000 facilities

worldwide by 2022 – ensuring that

generations across the world are embracing

the challenge of fun indoor climbing.

www.clipnclimb.biz

In 2018, the company has opened

49 centres in 17 different countries,

staking a claim in five new territories

Shauna Coxsey is a

professional climber

sponsored by Entre-Prises

The company operates facilities all over

the world, with more than 215 active sites

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6-8 MARCH 2019IAAPI ExpoBombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon East, Mumbai, IndiaThe three day exhibition will provide a

platform to share and learn new ideas.

Big players from the industry will share

their learning, innovative ideas, schemes

and experience. As well as a large show

fl oor, there is also a seminar programme

which will see a wide range of topcial

issues related to the amusement

industry being discussed in depth.

Tel: +1 703 836 48007 Contact: iaapa@iaapa.orgwww.iaapa.org/expos

25-27 MAR 2019Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure Exhibition (DEAL)Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDEAL is the region's largest trade show

for the theme park and amusement

industries. In 2019, the event will

be celebrating its silver jubilee year

as it is being held for the 25th time.

It's popularity as a marketplace for

the region's visitor attraction industry

means that it brings in some of the

biggest names across the US, Europe,

Asia, Africa – and of course the Middle

East to participate and exhibit.

Tel: +971 4 3435777Contact: lilia@iecdubai.comwww.dealmiddleeastshow.com

09-11 MAY 2019Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo (AAA) 2019China Import & Export Fair Complex (Area A)This years event is set to cover an

exhibition area of more than 100,000sq

m, with 3,000 booths and more

than 500 exhibitors. AAA – which as

integrated with the CIAE & TPAE shows

– has become the largest event of

games, amusement, theme parks and

attractions in Asia. It is an exciting

market, as China is poised to surpass

the US and become the largest theme

park market in 2020. As a result, In

2019, AAA is expecting to double the

turnout of international exhibitors.

Tel: +86-20-22106418Contact: grand.ti@grahw.comwww.aaaexpos.com

26-28 MARCH 2019Amusement Expo International Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall 1, Nevada, USThe three-day Amusement Expo

International, targeting the

amusement and FEC sectors, will

consist of a one-day conference and

educational schedule – covering

a number of topical issues –

followed by a two-day exhibition.

Tel: +1 708 226 1300 Contact: info@amusementexpo.orgwww.amusementexpo.org

5-7 DECEMBER 2018Parx ExpoTokyo, JapanA specialised exhibition of facilities and

services for development and operation

of theme park and leisure facilities,

Parx represents the largest theme park

expo to take place each year in Japan.

Tel: +81 3 6273 0403 www.leisure-japan.jp

15-17 JANUARY 2019EAG/Visitor Attractions Expo ExCeL Exhibition Centre, London, UKBoth EAG International and Visitor

Attraction Expo are presented by the

industry's trade associations bacta

and BALPPA. The event will showcase

more than 300 manufacturers from

around the world, with well over

100 leisure brands represented.

Bringing the industry together with

two shows, both EAG and VAE have

their own distinct identities but

benefi t enormously from crossover

between their target markets.

Tel: +44 (0) 1582 767 254 Contact: karencooke@swanevents.co.ukwww.attractionsexpo.co.uk

25-27 JANUARY 2019HAuNTconNew Orleans, Lousiana, USHAuNTcon, the leading event for

haunted attractions, is a trade-

only event that brings industry

professionals together each year.

Owned by Urban Expositions, a Clarion

Events Company, the event provides

a platform for sourcing, learning, and

networking. The event is co-located

with the Halloween and Party Expo.

Contact: esaunders@urban-expo.comwww.hauntcon.co

The 2019 event will bring new technologies and networking possibilities under one roof

MANAGEMENT NEWS

Diary dates

EURO ATTRACTIONS SHOW 2019

CONFERENCE: 15–19 Sept. | TRADE SHOW: 17–19 Sept.

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles | PARIS, FRANCEwww.IAAPA.org/EAS

SAVE THE DATE!

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ATTRACTIONS-KIT KEYWORD

NIANTIC

UNWTO and Niantic partner to push sustainable tourism in real-world games

Anne Beuttenmüller, head of

marketing EMEA at Niantic

Games such as Pokémon GO will be utlilised in different regions around the world to build awareness of UNWTO's Travel.Enjoy.Respect campaign

PRODUCT INNOVATIONSuppliers tell Attractions Management News

about their latest product, design

and technology launches

For the latest supplier news and company information, visit

attractions-kit.net

The World Tourism Organization

(UNWTO) is to work with

real-world games developer

Niantic in a bid to enhance

sustainable global tourism.

Niantic’s games – which

includes Pokémon GO – will be

used in different regions around

the world to build awareness of

UNWTO’s ‘Travel.Enjoy.Respect’

campaign, which aims to enhance

tourism’s contribution to the

United Nations’ 2030 Agenda

for Sustainable Development.

UNWTO has confi rmed that

players will engage with their

real-world locations within the

games in a variety of ways,

although no specifi cs have been

given as to how this will manifest

itself as yet. Equally, it is not

clear which Niantic games will

be used for the campaign.

"With our ongoing commitment

to promote sustainable and

responsible tourism, and Niantic

having recently become a

UNWTO Affi liate Member, this

partnership is a natural fi t," said

Ion Vilcu, director of UNWTO’s

Affi liate Members Department.

"Niantic is a pioneer in

creating real-world mobile

game experiences that not

only motivate their players to

discover new places but also to

appreciate the culture and beauty

of the world around them."

Anne Beuttenmüller, head

of marketing EMEA at Niantic,

added: "Our goal at Niantic is

to create interactive games

that encourage exercise, social

interaction and exploration,

giving players the opportunity

to play together in the real

world and discover the

incredible history hidden in

their own neighbourhoods.

"We’re looking forward to

creating brand new adventures

in collaboration with UNWTO to

increase awareness around their

mission of responsible tourism."

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ATTRACTIONS-KIT KEYWORD

SALLY

Sally Corp bringing new Sesame Street addition to PortAventura

Sally Corp has partnered

with Sesame Workshop,

the non-profit educational

organisation behind Sesame

Street, to create the first

Sesame Street-themed

dark ride at PortAventura

World in Catalonia, Spain.

Expected to open next year,

the new ride will be located in

SesamoAventura, a dedicated

Sesame Street-themed area of

the park, and will be housed

inside a purpose-built 14,000

sq ft (1300 sq m) building.

It will feature a 10-minute

pre-show where guests will go

on an interactive adventure

with 'Detective' Grover, who will

encourage them to collect clues

to help solve a mystery taking

place on Sesame Street.

The ride will combine immersive

scenery and storytelling with

interactive gameplay, projection

mapping and animatronics

and is designed to appeal

to visitors of all ages.

Ed Wells, senior VP and

head of International Media

and Education at Sesame

Workshop, said: "Our partner

has done an amazing job

along with Sally Corporation,

in capturing the true essence

of the Sesame Street brand."

Sally will create the first-ever Sesame Street-themed dark ride

Ed Wells, senior VP and head

of International Media and

Education at Sesame Workshop

ATTRACTIONS-KIT KEYWORD

TRIOTECH

Triotech releases details of new Team Battle attraction

Ernest Yale, Triotech

Triotech has announced

that it will develop

a new attraction in

partnership with Ubisoft.

The new attraction, called

Team Battle, is based on

Ubisoft's Raving Rabbids IP

and will combine interactivity,

team and individual play

and 4D effects.

IAAPA 2018

It is a first-of-its-kind

attraction that will see guests

take part in an 'epic robot

showdown', where they battle

for victory in an oversized

multi-sensorial arena.

The ride is based on

Triotech's XD Dark Ride

Interactive Theatre attraction

and features new technology

and game-play design that

enables both individual and

team point scoring elements,

to drive interactivity and provide

high replay value. A 270-degree

screen and wind, light and

haptic effects immerse the

rides, while motion seats with

D-BOX technology enhance

the overall experience.

Ernest Yale, founder,

president and CEO of Triotech,

said: "We're excited to partner

with Ubisoft and bring an all-

new experience for the entire

family. Until now, interactive

motion simulators have been

unlimited in the number of

players due to screen clutter.

"We feel that with Team

Battle, Triotech has broken

that barrier and we can offer

much higher THRC than

previously possible."

Jean de Rivières, VP of

Location Based Entertainment

at Ubisoft, said: "Triotech's

ambition to come up with a

breakthrough attraction is

what drew us to the project."

Ubisoft created the software for the dark ride

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ATTRACTIONS-KIT KEYWORDS

SALLY CORPORATION

says Lauren Weaver, director

of marketing, communications

and business development

at Sally Corporation.

Benefi ts Family ride

Internationally popular IP

Funny, slapstick humor

Cross-cultural appeal

Bonus holiday animation

Loved by all ages

BackgroundAardman Attractions and

Live Experiences department

specialises in creating immersive

experiences which appeal to

and engage the whole family.

Sally’s experience of creating

family dark rides for parks

around the world, makes

this a perfect partnership.

“Shaun the Sheep loves

new adventures,” says Ngaio

Harding-Hill, senior manager

of attractions and live

experiences at Aardman.

“We’re thrilled by the

opportunity to provide Shaun’s

global family audiences with

a unique way to immerse

themselves in the world

of our characters.”

Contact Sally Corporation

today to learn more

info@sallycorp.com

+1 (904) 355-7100

Visit www.sallycorp.com to

learn more about our 40 years

of destination-quality dark rides

Sally Corporation partners with Aardman to create a Shaun the Sheep dark ride

Lauren Weaver, Sally Corporation

What is it?Aardman, the world-famous

animation studio has partnered

with dark ride specialists,

Sally Corporation, to develop

an array of dark ride concepts

based on the stop motion

series, Shaun the Sheep.

The Shaun The Sheep-

themed dark ride is being

marketed to any park looking

for a fun, family ride.

What to expectRiders will step aboard custom-

themed vehicles that will transport

them through the rural, rustic and

colourful world of Shaun the Sheep.

Guests can expect an adventure

fi lled with slapstick humor and all

the playful antics that Shaun (the

leader of the fl ock) can conjure up

in a four minute ride experience.

Immersive sets and scenery

and custom animatronics will

mimic iconic scenes from the

movie and series. Buyers can

choose from a classic storytelling

dark ride or a repeatable

interactive gaming experience.

Who’s it for?With Sally’s ability to custom

design dark rides, this attraction

is suitable for any size park, or

FEC looking to satisfy their family

sector/demographic and gain a

marketable IP for their location.

“From farm-themed attractions

and play parks, to cafés and

stage shows, people are noticing

the universal appeal of this

popular IP and integrating it into

attractions world-wide. Now,

Sally gets the opportunity to

join in the fun and create a fully

immersive Shaun the Sheep

dark ride that will be nothing

short of a fl ockin’ good time,”

PROMOTION

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Recruitment headaches?Looking for great people?

Attractions Management News can helpTell me about Attractions Management News

Whatever leisure facilities you're responsible for,

the AM News service can raise your recruitment

to another level and help you find great people.

How does it work?

We work in partnership with you to get

your job vacancies in front of qualified,

experienced industry people via specially

customised recruitment campaigns.

There are loads of recruitment

services, how is AM News special?

AM News is the only recruitment service in the

industry off ering job marketing in print, on digital,

social, email, via an online job board and on video, so

you get the best of all worlds for one competitive price.

What are the most powerful features?

We positions your job vacancy listings right next

to our popular industry news feeds, so your career

opportunities catch the eye of those hard-to reach

candidates who aren't currently job hunting.

In addition, to celebrate the 100th issue

of AM News, we've also relaunched the

website with fantastic enhanced search

functionality which enables you to target

the best candidates with a laser focus.

I hear you're part of Leisure Media

Yes, we give you access to Leisure Media's

entire network of print, digital, online and social

brands, enabling you to build your profile as an

Employer of Choice™ via Leisure Opportunities, Health Club Management, Sports Management, Leisure Management, Attractions Management, and Spa Business/Spa Opportunities.

What packages are available?

We off er everything you need, from rolling

Powerpack campaigns which earn you extra job

marketing goodies and discounts, to targeted

ad hoc campaigns, reputation management

promotions, executive job marketing and open

day and schools and apprenticeship marketing.

Is there more?

Yes, we also off er a range of HR services through our

sister company, HR Support, such as cv screening,

shortlisting and interviewing to final shortlist.

What now?

We have packages to suit all budgets and

requirements and we'd love to talk to you about

how we can partner to bring inspirational people

into your organisation to give you that competitive

advantage you know will make a diff erence.

Hope to hear from you soon on +44 (0)1462 431385 or email theteam@leisuremedia.com

Meet the Attractions Management News recruitment team

Liz Terry Julie Badrick Paul Thorman Sarah Gibbs Chris Barnard Gurpreet Lidder

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Closing date: 2nd December 2018Interviews: 13th December 2018

APPLY NOW: http://lei.sr/A3S9F

Want to be part of one of the UK’s leading leisure brands?

Do you have what it takes to drive our business forward?

You do? Great! In that case, we have an exciting role on offer…

Continuum Attractions is one of the UK’s leading leisure brands, operating an exciting portfolio of attractions all over the UK.

Here’s what we offer: The opportunity to work in one of Scotland’s leading 5 star attractions, to be based on the world famous Royal Mile. We’re a really nice bunch. We have fun and we make money. And we do it in that order. Continuum has ambition in abundance; we can guarantee new exciting developments and exposure to some very cool projects! Then there’s the normal stuff; a competitive salary, pension, potential to earn an annual bonus, free health cash plan, group discounts and more!

About usContinuum Attractions is a multi-million-pound company employing over 450 talented people and welcoming just short of 2 million guests per year. For over 30 years (15 at The Real Mary Kings Close), we have created engaging visitor experiences that enrich, entertain and bring stories to life. We are a sustainable business with a bright future, our portfolio just keeps on growing.

Want to join us? If you do, please send us a copy of your CV and covering letter telling us why you should be our new General Manager to recruitment@continuumattractions.com

General ManagerThe Real Mary King’s Close, Edinburgh.Do you want one of the best jobs in Edinburgh? The Real Mary King’s Close is a leading 5 star attraction smack bang in the middle of the world famous Royal Mile in Edinburgh; Scotland’s most successful city.

The attraction has seen exponential growth over the last decade and now we’re looking for a talented General Manager to drive it on to the next level.

Do you love Scotland? Are you passionate about its history and heritage? Do you have great commercial acumen and the ability to lead and motivate a team? If you do then we want to talk to you!

We’re ideally looking for someone with leisure or hospitality sector experience, you must thrive on delivering exceptional guest experience and you’ll relish leading a multi-faceted team.

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HEAD OF TECHNICAL OPERATIONSThe Head of Technical Operations role offers the

successful candidate the opportunity to be involved

in an inspiring, ambitious and unique project, working

in a fast-moving, often unpredictable, high-octane

environment that accompanies the production of

a world-class show. Reporting to the Executive

Committee, you will work at an operational level

to plan and supervise the construction of new

attractions as well as leading and delivering the

technical operations of the show and site.

The Head of Technical Operations sets up, directs

and runs Kynren with a passionate team that

includes volunteers and a small team of employed

Technicians. As we plan future shows, they will

be run with a team of paid Technicians as part of

season long operations outside of Kynren nights.

You will be called upon to deal with a wide range

of technical issues and will have a strong working

knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures

of show production gained in a visitor attraction,

theatrical or outside broadcast environment.

TECHNICIANAs a Technician you will help us develop our

ideas and realise our creative vision. You will

install, operate and maintain all of our show

systems alongside providing training, coaching

and support for our volunteer technical teams.

Our base is in Bishop Auckland in picturesque County Durham. We’re 25 minutes from both Durham and Darlington mainline stations with Newcastle, Teesdale, Weardale and the Yorkshire Dales within commuting distance. It’s a great place to live and work.

We are Eleven Arches, the producers of “Kynren – an epic tale of England”.

The show is world class and rated in the TripAdvisor Top 3 UK performances.

Kynren is the UK’s biggest live production since London 2012 and is

presented on a 7½ acre stage of land and water with a cast and crew of 1,000

professionally trained volunteers. Kynren was created with world renowned

Puy du Fou (winner of the prestigious Applause Award and the Thea Classic

Award) as our artistic partner. The next leg of our incredible journey is to follow

Puy du Fou’s steps with the development of a new daytime theme park.

We looking for an experienced and talented Head of Technical Operations and

an experienced and high calibre Technician to strengthen the Technical team as

the show moves into its fourth season and we embark on our next exciting chapter.

www.kynren.com

For more information on these roles and to apply please click links below:

Head of Technical Operations http://lei.sr/0g4d4

Technician http://lei.sr/x7b3U

Polin Aquariums, as the result of the partnership between Polin and Ocean Aquariums, has a team of experts that can provide all details needed in projects including conceptual designs, engineering, architecture, construction, business plans, procurement of living creatures and brand identities. With this team of experienced architects, engineers, biologists, veterinarians and technical experts, the success of the attraction centers is built with a deep knowledge and wealth of experience.

polinaquariums.com

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